Image forming apparatus and controlling method thereof
US6164206A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2601/251
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus including an image forming device for forming an image on a sheet, a discharging device for discharging the sheet on which the image is formed by the image forming device, a containing portion for containing the sheet discharged from the discharging device, a sheet holding device capable of holding the sheet before the discharged sheet is contained in the containing portion, and a switching device for switching the holding of the sheet holding device for the sheet in response to an image forming method of the sheet.
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